CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Pennsylvania · Lancaster County · 4,695 residents · 0.337 sq mi
Notable rankings
#69lowest young in PA#1330 US23.0 yrs#338highest density in PA13,932/sq mi#471highest education in PA58.3%TRACT SHAPE · Lancaster County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 5 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,036. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $245,100. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,695
−3%since 2020
from 4,848 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,932 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 14,386 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.0
−11%since 2020
from 25.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,036
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,165 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,796
+11%since 2020
from $25,090 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−4%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Other services6.1%
Public administration5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$245,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $954 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,458)
Black4.2%(205)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(546)
Asian6.2%(299)
Other7%(340)
Diversity Score58.5%(2,836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(3,603)
Black3.7%(173)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(511)
Asian3.5%(164)
Other5.2%(244)
Diversity Score49.2%(2,312)
Diversity Score
49
−16%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $77,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $245,100, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 14.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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